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Simple way to highly transparent and omniphobic coatings
A recently conducted study focuses on a facile und cheap approach to fabricate omniphobic and robust polyurethane coatings for anti-smudge applications.
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IMCD acquires KOI Products Solutions
IMCD has announced that it enters the Israeli industrial market with the acquisition of KOI Products Solutions.
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Antimicrobial coatings with pH-responsive properties
A new study offers new opportunities for the utilisation of a simple and universal antimicrobial-loaded hydrogel coating with smart pH-responsive properties to combat bacterial colonisation and encrustation...
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New distribution agreement between BRB ST Kimyasal and Transmare
BRB ST Kimyasal, Türkiye, a full subsidiary of BRB International, appoints Transmare Chemie for sales distribution of the silicone product portfolio for coatings & inks and construction industries...
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FEICA: Support for the Green Deal
Jana Cohrs–Rahmoun, Executive Director Regulatory Affairs at FEICA, Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, outlines the situation at the market for adhesives.
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Photothermal healing performance of a metal protection coating
Researchers describe an oxidised carbon black/epoxy vitrimer composite coating for metal protection and its photothermal healing performance.
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Sika successfully closes MBCC acquisition
Sika has completed the acquisition of MBCC Group after having received all necessary regulatory approvals.
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Recent advances in adhesive materials used in the biomedical field
A new review article portrays the properties and mechanisms of natural adhesive materials, organic adhesive materials, composite adhesive materials, and underwater adhesive materials.
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Sasol Chemicals opens new laboratory in Germany
EUR 35 million project: Sasol Chemicals has opened a new research, development, and analytics (RD&A) laboratory in Brunsbüttel, Germany.
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Interview: Advancing high-performance sustainable construction materials
Dr Inken Beulich of Dow Europe explains how additives can improve the properties of construction materials and comments on challenges and advancements in this field.
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Novel way to protect aircraft
In a new work, multi-layer polyurethane silica gradient coatings were prepared using doping treatment with silica particles of different sizes and concentrations to hinder the transmission of heat and...
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Beckers announces new “Sustainable Innovation Centre
Beckers has announced the building of a new "Sustainable Innovation Centre" in the UK to unlock the potential of more sustainable coil coating technologies.
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Photoactive coating to prevent bacterial biofilms
A new study aims at developing photoactive coatings based on carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and waterborne polyurethane (WPU), capable of preventing the formation of bacterial biofilms.
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Polynt announces coatings resin plant opening
The Polynt Group expands its resin production capacity with the opening of a new site in Port Moody, BC, Canada during the second half of 2023.